What can you "infer" by reading the passage below? "I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

Violet is probably somewhat shy.

Violet can be somewhat relaxed.

Violet is afraid of everything.

Read the passage below: I watched as the woman attacked her food with vigor and speed. She held the egg roll in one hand, dunked it into the sauce, and brought it to her mouth while using the fork in her other hand to scoop up more sauce. Occasionally she reached over and speared some of her companion's french fries. The woman ate steadily, working her way around the plate with scant pause for conversation or rest. When she finally paused, only a little lettuce was left. From this passage, the reader can infer that-

The author is shocked by the woman's actions.

The woman prefers to eat at restaurants instead of cooking for herself.

The woman has somewhere to be and must eat quickly.

The author thinks the woman should take a course in healthy eating.

Read the passage below: A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel because of the military needs during World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Based on the passage, the reader can infer that-

Copper was used during WWII for weapons instead of pennies.

Pennies used to be worth more than one cent.

Steel made a better penny than copper.

You are likely to come across a 1943 copper penny.

Read the passage below: Lizelle was sitting in her English class staring out the window. Her teacher approached her desk and asked her if she understood the assignment. Lizelle shoved the assignment off the desk and said, “I can’t do your stupid assignment because I don’t have a pencil.” Raequan, who sat next to Lizelle, picked up her paper and handed her his extra pencil. A little embarrassed by her outburst, Lizelle thanked Raequan, apologized to her teacher and got started on her assignment. Based on the passage, what can the reader infer?

Raequan is a caring student who comes to class prepared.

Raequan wished he didn't have to sit next to Lizelle.

The English teacher asks her students to do too much work.

Lizelle and Raequan are close friends who spend time together.

Read the following passage: Tanya and Tiera were partner reading a selection given to them by their English teacher and had been asked to “INSERT” an X for a personal connection and a + for new information. Tiera began to read the last paragraph aloud as the teacher told the students that class would be over soon. Tanya said, “Just put an X or a + somewhere so it looks like we finished.” Then she handed her paper to Tiera and went to talk to her friends. Tiera hesitantly put a an X next to the last sentence and carried the papers over to the teacher with her head down. She nervously slipped their papers into the middle of the stack and went back to her seat. Based on the passage, the reader can infer all of the following except-

Tiera will ask to work with Tanya again next class.

Tanya has probably cheated on classwork before.

Tiera feels guilty about cheating on the assignment.

Tanya can be a bossy partner during group work assignments.

Read the following passage: It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year. Brach’s, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end. That’s a lot of candy corn, but that’s nothing compared to Tootsie Roll production. Over 64 million Tootsie Rolls are produced every day! Based on the information in the passage, the reader can infer that -

People by more Tootsie Rolls than candy corn.

People only but candy corn at Halloween.

Tootsie Rolls are healthier than candy corn.

Candy corn and Tootsie Rolls are the most produced candy in the US.

Read the following passage: TJ’s mouth dropped open when he received his reading test. He’d earned a 45. He was so angry at the teacher for giving him that grade that he crumpled up the paper and threw it across the room. When the teacher asked him to pick the paper up and return to his seat, TJ walked out of class and didn’t hear the teacher remind the class that students could make corrections to their tests to improve their grades. Based on the passage, TJ will most likely -

get in trouble for his bad attitude.

make corrections to his test to get a better grade.

ask the teacher to give him extra help after school.

study harder before the next test.

Read the passage below: Flamingos usually stand on one leg while the other is tucked beneath their bodies. The reason for this behavior is not fully understood. One theory is that standing on one leg allows the birds to conserve more body heat, given that they spend a significant amount of time wading in cold water. However, the behavior also takes place in warm water and is also observed in birds that do not typically stand in water. Based on the passage, the reader can infer that -

Scientists are still learning about flamingo behavior.

Scientists understand flamingo behavior.

Flamingos are the only birds that stand on one leg.

Read the following passage: As the students lined up for dismissal, they could see that the sky outside had turned an unusual shade of green and that the trees were beginning to sway. Suddenly, the principal came on the loud speaker and instructed the students and teachers to take cover in the hallways just like they did during the tornado drill at the beginning of the year. The students moved quickly into the duck and cover positions by their lockers just as the electricity went out and the wind began to howl. Based on the passage, the reader can infer all of the following except -

school will be canceled the next day.

afternoon dismissal will be later than normal.

the teachers and students are scared.

the teachers and students know what to do in an emergency.

Read the following passage: A male platypus is venomous and can incapacitate his victims. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. Based on the passage, what inference can the reader make?

The platypus is a unique mammal.

The platypus is related to venomous snakes.

Electroreception is a common trait for mammals.

People can be killed by a platypus if they get too close.

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Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

There are many breeds of dogs.

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What can you infer about Macey?

Macey is mad at her mother.

Macey does not want glasses.

Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

Macey has trouble making decisions.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an inference?

An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

An inference is directly written in the text

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:

Mosquitoes bit Rachel

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

Rachel fell in poison ivy

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?

She is late for work

She will miss her flight at the airport

She is late for school

She is hungry

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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infer

Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

What is an inference?

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?

Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

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infer

Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

What is an inference?

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.It is likely that:

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?

Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below? "I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

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What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.